The Louisiana Purchase Quiz

Who had control of the Louisiana territory from 1682 to 1762?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• French

• British

What event led to the French losing control of the Louisiana territory?

• French and Indian War

• American Revolution

• Spanish-American War

• French Revolution

Which country took control of the Louisiana territory as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1763?

• Portugal

• France

• Britain

• Spain

Who secretly acquired the Louisiana territory from Spain in late 1800?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Robert Livingston

What was the primary naval base that Napoleon lost control of, affecting his plans for the Louisiana territory?

• Haiti

• Santo Domingo

• New Orleans

• Dominican Republic

How much did the United States pay for the entire Louisiana territory in 1803?

• $25 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

When did the U.S. Senate officially ratify the treaty for the Louisiana Purchase?

• October 20th, 1803

• May 2nd, 1803

• April 30th, 1803

• December, 1803

Which state became the first to enter the union that was part of the Louisiana territory?

• Florida

• California

• Louisiana

• Texas